Mr. Ramsden

• 1791
• Engraved by John Jones, after the painting by Robert Home
  Made in London
• Plate: 20 x 13.75 in.
  Mezzotint on wove paper
• Not on display
• Gift of Fisher Scientific International
• Fisher Collection
• FA 2000.001.178
• No known copyright restrictions

Description

A seated portrait of Jesse Ramsden (1735–1800), the royal optician to King George III and an instrument maker. In the background is Ramsden's altitude and ozimuth circle. He holds a scale in his left hand and a compass in his right hand.